Mailea Weger

Chef/owner, lou restaurant, Nashville

Why she’s one to watch

After working 10 years in fashion, Weger moved to Europe where she swiftly immersed herself in the culinary world as a line cook in Paris. Her culinary endeavors continued here in the States with the opening of lou in Nashville in 2019.

Her culinary philosophy

“To use the least amount of equipment, to showcase the terroir for both savory and wine and to let the actual products/ingredients shine through.”

One woman who has inspired her throughout the years

As a new restaurant owner with goals to expand lou into other cities, Weger looks up to the likes of chef Jody Williams of Buvette, which currently has locations in New York, Paris and Tokyo.

Accolades

Lou was recognized as one of Food & Wine’s “19 Biggest Restaurant Openings of 2019.”

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